Sydney Olympics 2000: Memories re-ignite Ballarat torch relay pride

Melanie Whelan
September 26 2020 - 3:01pm
FLASHBACK: Stephen McMahon proudly carried the Olympic torch from Victoria Street into Stawell Street on a packed route. Picture: courtesy of Stephen McMahon
FLASHBACK: Stephen McMahon proudly carried the Olympic torch from Victoria Street into Stawell Street on a packed route. Picture: courtesy of Stephen McMahon

STEVE Moneghetti sent Olympic shooter Russell Mark a thank-you note the other day. Moneghetti says he will never forget, nor fail to appreciate, the significance of the historic moment they shared before more than 15,000 people packed into City Oval on a cold July night.

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Melanie Whelan

Melanie Whelan

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